National MP Nikki Kaye says she has changed her view about medicinal cannabis since she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Kaye, 36, stepped down from her ministerial role in September after the diagnosis but is now back at work.

She said her time undergoing treatment gave her something back - love for her family and she re-evaluated health issues including the use of medicinal cannabis, Newshub reports.
Kaye has said she is open to a re-think on health issues, including medicinal cannabis access.

Kaye has said she is open to a re-think on health issues, including medicinal cannabis access.

"I think obviously for some people it's [medicinal cannabis] very important.